Bass Players for Hire in Lewes

Q: How much do bass players cost in Lewes?

The average price for bass players on Gig Heaven is £250, with rates ranging from £75 to £850+. Cost depends on the length of the session, the style of music and whether the player is performing solo, as part of a duo or sitting in with an existing group. Many bass players are proficient on both electric and upright bass, offering flexibility for different event styles.

Q: What events are bass players suitable for?

Many clients book bass players for jazz events, studio sessions, corporate functions and live performances, as well as to join an existing function band as a session musician. Bass players provide the rhythmic foundation for a wide range of musical styles and are often booked to join an existing band or ensemble.

Q: What styles can a bassist cover?

The bass players on Gig Heaven cover a wide range of genres including jazz, funk, rock, pop, soul, blues and Latin. Many bass players are proficient on both electric bass and upright (double) bass, offering different sounds to suit the style of the event.

Q: Do bass players bring their own equipment?

Most bass players bring their own instrument and amplifier. For larger venues, a direct input (DI) box may be used to connect to the main PA system. It is advisable to discuss any specific equipment or sound requirements with the performer before the event.

Q: Can I contact multiple suppliers at the same time?

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard .

Q: How far in advance do we need to book?

Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Q: How do I book and when do I pay?

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

Q: How do I get help with something different?

Please browse our help and support section, or if you can't find what you need you can get in touch .

Browse 120 professional bass players available for hire in Lewes, England, United Kingdom. These skilled bassists and bass guitarists have received 66 reviews from real clients, maintaining an average rating of 5 out of 5.

All 120 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Lewes. The nearest is based in Godalming, 35 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 66 reviews of Bass Players

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Emma Stevens

Award Winning Singing Guitarist

Bass Player

Godalming

England · 35 miles away

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David Asafu-Adjaye

Drummer/bass player available for functions

Bass Player

Bexley

England · 40 miles away

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Book from £150 (GBP)

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Unikque/ Chester Bassman

9 piece Funk band

Bass Player

London

England · 44 miles away

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Book from £1200 (GBP)

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Steve Yarde Bass

Available for gigs and session work for a variety of events

Bass Player

London

England · 44 miles away

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Rudi Creswick

Session Bassist/Artist

Bass Player

London

England · 44 miles away

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Marco Abbatecola

Bass player

Bass Player

London

England · 44 miles away

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L'Esprit du Jazz

Quartet - Uplifting, summer vibe. Accordion led with vocals. Jazz/French/Latin.

Bass Player

London

England · 44 miles away

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Book from £1000 (GBP)

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Julyo

Julyo is a classical guitarist and jazz/blues musician performing solo or trio

Bass Player

London

England · 44 miles away

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Tux Combo Fellas

Experienced Musicians playing Jazz/Pop/Bossa from 50's to current day

Bass Player

London

England · 44 miles away

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Dta

Professional Club, Bar & Mobile Disco

Bass Player

Sittingbourne

England · 45 miles away

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Book from £350 (GBP)

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Zanda

I'm a professional Guitarist/Bassist

Bass Player

Islington

England · 46 miles away

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Ciaran O’Donovan Music

Solo multi-instrumentalist Musician available for all types of bookings.

Bass Player

St Albans

England · 62 miles away

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Book from £150 (GBP)

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Richard Staines - bass player

Versatile bass guitarist

Bass Player

Hemel Hempstead

England · 64 miles away

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Book from £150 (GBP)

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Bass player available

Versatile bass player available for deps and sessions.

Bass Player

Peterborough

England · 118 miles away

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Book from £125 (GBP)

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Shane Paul- Bass Player

Freelance Bass Guitarist

Bass Player

Bristol

England · 120 miles away

(1)

Book from £150 (GBP)

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Dan Plimmer

Session Bassist

Bass Player

Bristol

England · 120 miles away

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Bass Player

Freelance bass player.

Bass Player

Bristol

England · 120 miles away

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Conor Sharphouse - Bass Player

Professional Bass Player available for dep and session work

Bass Player

Birmingham

England · 138 miles away

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Rates for bass players in Lewes range from about £75 to £850+, with an average cost of £250. Rates reflect the musician's experience, the length of the event and equipment requirements, and a bassist based closer to your venue will often quote less for travel. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 43 enquiries for Bass Players at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 25 October 2026.

Typical first reply

Within 12 hours

58% of enquiries get a reply within a day

How early people enquire

About seven weeks

35% enquire less than a month before the event

Reviews of Bass Players available in Lewes

5/5 from 66 reviews

David Asafu-Adjaye "I hired him and he was amazing, best drummer I've ever heard" Based in Bexley, England (40 miles from Lewes) Amy chris

L'Esprit du Jazz "“L’Esprit du Jazz, accordionist Karen Street’s quartet in a pleasing set of tightly arranged swing and jazz. The music ranged from Galliano musette tunes to Scottish folk style and a smoky rendition of The Way You Look Tonight from bass-playing vocalist Charlie Pyne.” Bath Festival" Based in London, England (44 miles from Lewes) 26th March 2026 Knod Knowles - Bath Festival

Ciaran O’Donovan Music "Ciaran is a top entertainer- I booked him as a solo vocalist and he really is one of the best singers that I have worked with to date. Everything from all Jazz crooners to Ed Sheeran style upbeat songs, Ciaran has a voice that can do it all. I would absolutely work with Ciaran again and fully intend to." Based in St Albans, England (62 miles from Lewes) Sarah Stratford - Private Event Booker

Richard Staines - bass player "Professional musician. And great guy to work with! 10/10" Based in Hemel Hempstead, England (64 miles from Lewes) George Taylor (Slap)

Shane Paul- Bass Player "These guys were fantastic at a wedding I was at last night. They kept the crowd dancing all night with a great range of songs and showmanship. Loved it when the singers stepped onto the dance floor and showed off some Michael Jackson moves!" Based in Bristol, England (120 miles from Lewes) Katy (Wedding Client) - The Treasury

The Paris Plan Dj saxophone duo "We hired this DJ sax DJ bass formation to have exclusive entertainment for our guest, we got a lot of positive reactions! Thank you Paris Plan!" Based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (234 miles from Lewes) PBL - Business meeting in Amsterdam

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The average price for bass players on Gig Heaven is £250, with rates ranging from £75 to £850+. Cost depends on the length of the session, the style of music and whether the player is performing solo, as part of a duo or sitting in with an existing group. Many bass players are proficient on both electric and upright bass, offering flexibility for different event styles.

Many clients book bass players for jazz events, studio sessions, corporate functions and live performances, as well as to join an existing function band as a session musician. Bass players provide the rhythmic foundation for a wide range of musical styles and are often booked to join an existing band or ensemble.

The bass players on Gig Heaven cover a wide range of genres including jazz, funk, rock, pop, soul, blues and Latin. Many bass players are proficient on both electric bass and upright (double) bass, offering different sounds to suit the style of the event.

Most bass players bring their own instrument and amplifier. For larger venues, a direct input (DI) box may be used to connect to the main PA system. It is advisable to discuss any specific equipment or sound requirements with the performer before the event.

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard.

Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

Please browse our help and support section, or if you can't find what you need you can get in touch.

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Bass Players for Hire in Lewes

Emma Stevens

Godalming

David Asafu-Adjaye

Bexley

Unikque/ Chester Bassman

London

Steve Yarde Bass

London

Rudi Creswick

London

Marco Abbatecola

London

L'Esprit du Jazz

London

Julyo

London

Tux Combo Fellas

London

Dta

Sittingbourne

Zanda

Islington

Ciaran O’Donovan Music

St Albans

Richard Staines - bass player

Hemel Hempstead

Bass player available

Peterborough

Shane Paul- Bass Player

Bristol

Dan Plimmer

Bristol

Bass Player

Bristol

Conor Sharphouse - Bass Player

Birmingham

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Frequently asked questions

How much do bass players cost in Lewes?

What events are bass players suitable for?

What styles can a bassist cover?

Do bass players bring their own equipment?

Can I contact multiple suppliers at the same time?

How far in advance do we need to book?

How do I book and when do I pay?

How do I get help with something different?

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